Thanks Jo and Weiyun for your response. Not having attempted the gong ride before I was a bit unsure as to the procedure etc. and how belligerent the organisers would be with start times. I was definitely concerned about the heat and erratic/slow family cyclists. I wanted to get out early and treat ...

Hi Jo I have pre-registered my interest and am still to decide whether to ride. The more I think about it I believe I can raise $2,500 in 12 months. I am tossing around some fund raising ideas for work and donating the proceeds from the sale of some unwanted goods on eBay as ideas. I keep reminding ...

Here's where we'll meet on the day at 5:50am for a 6:00am sharp departure. Just to the left of the little building there. This is opposite May St on the Princess Hwy at St Peters. At Wollongong, we can meet on the right after crossing the finish line. My ride pack says I have an allocated start tim...

1. A raging coffee habit. 2. A drawer full of black knicks. 3. An obsession with the BOM. 4. An addiction to buying cycling products, and a never ending need (rephrase 'want') for a new bike 5. A house that resembles a workshop adorned by hanging wheels, bikes and bike products 6. A partner who is e...

Today's Update: I think we should just buck the trend and wear DHBC kit .. Also, if you're NOT coming but have previously indicated you will be please tell me so. I want to have a nickname. I thought my colleague at work was Iron Chef Malaysia but he must have another nickname because today he told...

What a great ride this morning - legs a bit sore now though. Not as sore as Pete I bet with his road rash from hitting the bitumen at Arncliffe. Hope you are OK Pete let us all know. The mist in the valley of the national park was an awesome sight for October. This was my first adventure ride so bei...

I am good for 6am start. Water bottles etc. all organised. May I suggest one bottle with some sort of electrolyte drink eg gatorade. This is my first adventure right so I am "Excited" as they say :D . I will have no trouble being awake before the alarm tomorrow morning!!!. See you all at 6...

As part of this event, Bicycle NSW is running its annual "Spring Cycle". The ride is 55K starting at North Sydney riding over the harbour bridge, through the botanical gardens, city and inner west to Olympic Park. With a ride back home via the cycle way it will be close to 80K. Maybe a ple...

Been a bit slack getting organised. :( Going to hit my family and friends for donations this weekend. Going to be tough to catch Andrew - sensational effort. If a few more club members join the ride we can not only eclipse $8K but have a sizable "red" bunch make its way to the Gong. Should...

I am also keen. I am Confident of riding at 30kph in a bunch on mostly flat roads. Should be fun, though getting to the Opera House by 6.00am is a bit of a challenge. Just need to re arrange my work commitments over the coming weeks to ensure a late start. Stuart and Nozzle - are you riding to the s...